Shenandoah Couple Wed Thanksgiving Day in Maryville
Miss Betty Braley daughter of Mrs Nan Braley and Mr El vis Lea married Elmer Lee son of Mr and Mrs Emery Lee at the Christian parsonage in Maryville Missouri. Rev Sherman Moore performed the double ring ceremony at four o'clock. A turkey dinner followed at Katie's Kuyrbor. They plan to reside at 204 West Valley Avenue Shenandoah Iowa. Betty graduated Shenandoah High class of 1941 and works at Squire Ice Cream Co. Elmer attended Shenandoah High class of 1939 and the University of Iowa and works for Shenandoah Evening Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Braley
Nan Braley
Elvis Lea
Emery
Goodson
Lee
J. F. Cozad
Les ‘Bacon
Whitehill
West Valley Avenue
Shenandoah
Shenandoah High School
Squire Ice Cream Co
C. E. Scherich
Bedford
University of Iowa
Shenandoah Evening Sentinel
Alliance Bride Marries Shelby Moffett in Tucson
Miss Lois Jaqua daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy Jaqua Alliance Nebraska wed Mr Shelby Moffett in Tucson Saturday November 15 They will reside in Tucson The bride is granddaughter of Mrs H P Jaqua of Bedford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Jaqua
Percy Jaqua
Alliance
Nebr
Shelby Moffett
Tucson
Arizona
H. P. Jaqua
Bedford
Lindley Strayer Wedding Held in Princeton Missouri
Mrs Lela A Lindley announces the marriage of her daughter Nancy Mae Lindley to Norman Strayer Jr of Des Moines. The couple wed in Princeton Missouri on August 10 1941 and reside in West Des Moines. Nancy Mae is a former Bedford resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Mae Lindley
Norman Strayer
Lela A. Lindley
Shenandoah
Nancy Mae
Norman Strayer, Jr
Des Moines
Princeton
Missouri
West Des Moines
Bedford
Thanksgiving Program At West Gay School House
The West Gay Community and Booster Club held a Thanksgiving program at the school house. Miss Arline Henry led a rhythm band with all pupils performing and singing God Bless America. James Pearson spoke on Safe Driving, with other acts and songs by Patsy Lou Parsons and others. Fifty attended and a Christmas program is planned next, with candy and popcorn requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Gay Community
Harvey French
Glen Walkup
Arline Henry
PTA Meeting Set For Monday Afternoon At High School
Parent-Teacher Association will meet in the high school lunchroom Monday at 2 45 pm. After the business session a program by second grade pupils includes a dramatization The Funny Travels of a Fox directed by Mrs Donnelly and discussions on Sharing Our Home Recreation Responsibilities Patriotism and Spiritual Guidance led by named teachers and Atty James A Lucas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Parent-Teacher
Donnelly
John Dinges
G. W. Rimel
Jas. A. Lucas
Albert Beebe
Thanksgiving Dinner at Claude Matheny Home Near Blockton
A Thanksgiving meal was hosted at the Claude Matheny residence near Blockton with many guests from Platteville Maloy Brockton Bedford and Bedford area. Attendees included numerous Matheny family members along with Evans Wis dom and Blake households and afternoon visitors Don Matheny Cecil Norma and Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Matheny
Blockton
Don Matheny
Cecil
Norma
Wilma Blake
Richard
Birthday Surprise Party for Mrs. Clara Bruner
Mrs J W Hopson hosted the birthday event at her home Tuesday afternoon in honor of her mother Mrs Clara Bruner for her 84th birthday. Guests included Mrs Hattie Bloom Mrs J M Howe and others from Gravity who attended a card and handkerchief shower with gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hopson
Clara Bruner
Hattie Bloom
J. M. Howe
C. QO. Dresher
H. Kirk Hall
Ira Roberts
Fannie Double
Don Burks
Eva Meikle
Eldon Poole
John Hamilton
Wm. Hayes
Eva Templeton
Mattie Jeffers
Mary Clement
Gravity
Maple Lawn P T A Meets At School House
The Maple Lawn P T A held a box supper and pie social on Tuesday November 25 at the school house. Verla Loghry won a candy box for most popular young lady. Na dine Hewitt and Dale Loghry received pickle jars as most love sick couple. Mrs Wm Hewitt Mrs Ed Winslow and Mrs Nelson Ledgerwood are December committee members. A grab bag will be at the December meeting. Miss Mary O Dougherty will supervise the Christmas program presentation by the pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Lawn P.T.A
Verla Loghry
Nadine Hewitt
Dale Loghry
Wm. Hewitt
Ed Winslow
Nelson Ledgerwood
Mary O’dougherty
Arsenic and Old Lace play review at PEO Sisterhood
Mrs C S Orth led a review of Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring at the PEO Sisterhood meeting held Monday evening at Mrs L A Logan's home. The play opened in New York January 1941 produced by Russel Crouse and Howard Lindsay. Crouse recently visited Bedford after his sister Mrs Wilson died at Terrill Hospital Home. Mrs John Dinges assisted with hospitality during the social hour.
Poore Relatives Share Thanksgiving Dinner
Poore relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Howard Poore home for Thanksgiving Day dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Poore and family of Maloy Mrs. Annie Poore Wayne and Ethel of Carson Iowa C E Poore Mrs. Josie Foreman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Poore and family Ward Poore Mrs. Nellie Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ellison and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Poore and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poore
Howard Poore
Harry Poore
Maloy
Annie Poore
Wayne
Ethel
Carson
Iowa
C. E. Poore
Josie Foreman
Paul Poore
Ward Poore
Nellie Cobb
Wayne Ellison
Mrs. Griffith Hosts B H M Club Meeting
Mrs Elvin Griffith entertained the B H M Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon November 26. Eleven members attended and answered roll call with a Believe It Or Not. Guests were Mrs Roy Lucas and Mrs Don Wood. Contests and refreshments followed. The December meeting will be at Mrs Glenn Mick's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Griffith
B. H. M. Club
Roy Lucas
Don Wood
Glenn Mick
Vera Joy Hosts Progressive Study Club Meeting
Mrs. Vera Joy hosted the Progressive Study Club at Miss Cecile F. Longs home with Mrs. Newt Gillette assisting. Bridge was played and refreshments served as plans were made for a Christmas party on December 15 at Miss Alty Campbells home with a gift exchange drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Joy
Cecile F. Long
Newt Gillette
Alty Campbell
Union Homemakers Hold All Day Meeting Dinner
Mrs. Frank Jones hosted the Union Homemakers Club for an all day meeting on Wednesday November 19 with twelve members present and guest Mrs. Lou Ackley. Mrs. Glade Keith and Mrs. Jones gave a nutrition lesson followed by a dinner prepared per instructions. The group sewed carpet rags and tied a comforter for the hostess. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Clarence Jones's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jones
Union Homemakers Club
Lou Ackley
Glade Keith
Jones
Union School Program and Supper Held Friday
A program was presented at Union School Friday evening November 21 with Mrs Glade Keith Mrs Claude Thompson and teacher Mrs Virginia Fuller in charge. The women of the community served the jitney supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union School
Glade Keith
Claude Thompson
Virginia Fuller
Thanksgiving Goose Dinner at Sheley Home Southwest of Bedford
Mr and Mrs Harley Sheley hosted a large Thanksgiving gathering at their home southwest of Bedford. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Roush and Ott Oberhauser with son Billy Mel, Sheley and John Bordner of Hopkins, Fay Sheley and her children from Guthrie Center Iowa, Roy and Homer Horning, Avis Sheley, and Clifford Roush of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheley
Harley
Bedford
Henry Roush
Ott Oberhauser
Billy
Mel. Sheley
John Bordner
Hopkins
Fay Sheley
Guthrie Center
Iowa
Roy Horning
Homer Horning
Avis Sheley
Cliffford ‘Roush
Kensington Meeting Planned at Masonic Temple
Mrs. K. B. Paschal will host the OES Kensington at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening December 9 after the regular chapter meeting. She will be assisted by Mrs. L. C. Morris Mrs. Arthur Dinwiddie Mrs. O. J. Kirktey Mrs. Orie L. Jones Mrs. Floyd Shum Mrs. F. C. Beebe Mrs. Robi A. Taylor Jr and Miss Wilma Shum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OES Kensington
Masonic Temple
K. B. Paschal
Paschal
L. C. Morris
Arthur Dinwiddie
O. J. Kirketey
Orie L. Jones
Floyd Shum
F. C. Beebe
Robi. A. Taylor, Jr
Wilma Shum
Women’s Society of Christian Service Meeting at Methodist Church
The Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet at the Methodist church at 2 30 Friday afternoon December 12. Mrs Herbert Owen leads the devotions and Mrs Bryan D Mohler reads the Christmas story. A business meeting and refreshments follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Herbert Owen
Bryan D. Mohler
Longtime Siam resident SIAM Will Pletcher dies at home
SIAM Will Pletcher, a long time Siam resident, died at the home of his son Wilbur Fletcher on Wednesday November 26. The notice lists local Thanksgiving visitors and gatherings from Clarinda Hopkins and neighboring towns, naming multiple families and relations. The obituary closes with birthday observances for Mr Clayton and guests from Omaha and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Pletcher
Siam
Wilbur Fletcher
Will Miller
Delbert Miller
Eldon Miller
Joyce
Lola Reid
Clarinda
Frances Clayton
Sidney
Social Roundup of Dinners and Visiteurs Across Towns
A long list of local visits and dinner guests records community connections. Mrs. Dale Young and daughters join Braddyville families at Emory Hardee home, with multiple calls and meals shared among Bedford, Sonora, Clive, Omaha, and nearby areas. Families hosted and visited include Adams, Shields, Gold, Richardson, Fine, Pace, and others, highlighting a busy social week with oysters, birthdays, and weekend hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Young
Braddyville
Ralph Clayton
Bedford
Ora Clayton
Clarice Lamb
Sonora
Calif
Emory Hardee
Emory. Hardee
Lamb
Ezra Hardee
Etta Stephenson
Los Angeles
Dot Blake
W. G. Carter
Norice Adams
Bettie. Hollen
Clive
Iowa
Dennis Walton
Omaha
Bettie Shields
Ralph Borden
New Market
Carl Gold
Charlie Worth
William Smith
Son Delmer
Frank
Maloy
Perry Fine
Elvis Pace
Hillsdale
Wyo
Lynn Fine
Pickering
Orville Horner
Perry
Local Family Names Read in Obituary Blast
Mrs Ray Berifro and sons of Sidney, Mrs and Mrs Conlin Jobe and family of Clarinda, Clarence Fine and Ray Fine named in a local obituary list.
Hopkins Township Red Cross Drive Tops Quota
Hopkins township exceeded its goal in the Red Cross drive by raising 252 dollars and 65 cents against a 185 dollar target. The community showcased strong support and civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins Township
Red Cross
Elect Church Board Leaders Named at Methodist Church
The Methodist church elected its church board officers Dr. E. A. Miller as chairman Mrs Edward Mutti as vice chairman and Mrs Gordon Bennett as secretary for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
E. A. Miller
Edward Mutti
Gordon Bennett
Guest Speaker Alfred Walston Delivers Talk at Local Church
Alfred Walston a layman from Maryville spoke Sunday evening at the Christian church in the pastor’s absence Rev C S Lincoln is leading meetings at the rural Salem church thirty miles south of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Walston
Maryville
Christian Church
C. S. Lincoln
Salem
Here
One Wild Night staged by the Junior Class at high school
The Junior Class presented its annual play Wednesday night in the high school auditorium. The comedy titled One Wild Night by Guernsey LeCelley featured a cast including Dor is Griffey Katharine Campbell Maxine Howard Iva Smith Ed na Mendenhall Margaret Hall Raymond Robison Wendell Abbey Howard Stringer Bud Morehouse Lloyd Hewitt John Russell Myron Killiam Bill Gill and Celia Shell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey LeCelley
Doris Griffey
Katharine Campbell
Maxine Howard
Iva Smith
Edna Mendenhall
Margaret Hall
Raymond Robison
Wendell Abbey
Howard Stringer
Bud Morehouse
Lloyd Hewitt
John Russell
Myron Killiam
Bill Gill
Celia Shell
Two Former Residents Die In Two Weeks
The deaths of Frank Swanson and Roy Hyder occurred within the last two weeks. Hyder was foreman on the Stickler ranch four miles southwest of Hopkins and died at his Maryville home. Swanson, also a former foreman at the same ranch, died at a St. Joseph hospital. his home was near Graham, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Swanson
Roy Hyder
Mr. Hyder
Stickler
Hopkins
Maryville
Mr. Swanson
St. Joseph
Graham
Thanksgiving Social Bring Family And Friends Together
Mrs Oliver Young hosted the W M A of the Baptist church on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Harold Baldwin and Mrs Delia Baldwin entertained thirty eight relatives and friends at a seven o clock dinner Thanksgiving Day November 27 Pheasants were served. The hostess for the scout meeting this week are Isabel Canty Doris Gartin and Sylvia Shell Election of officers for the DSC took place at the last monthly meeting which was held at the home of Mrs Frank Litsch Miss Corinne New is
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Young
W.M
the Baptist Church
Harold Baldwin
Delia Baldwin
Isabel Canty
Doris Gartin
Sylvia Shell
D.S.C
Frank Litsch
Corinne New
Christmas Party Noted by Women’s Council at Gray Home
The Women’s Council of the Christian church held its Christmas party on Wednesday December 3 at Mr Charles Gray’s home. Officers include President Mrs R LicGuire and Secretary Mrs Mae Brotre as treasurer with assistance from Mrs Elmey Hutcherson and others. A gift exchange was conducted and several members assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. LicGuire
Orie Shell
Mae Bro
Elmey’ Hutcherson
Gee
Alison
Theo Jackson
Women's Council of the
Chrig’ian Church
Charles Gray
A. F. Reeder
Vella ‘Gill
Mary” Grimes
Ira Newton
Howard Pistole
Waldo Kellogg
Beryl Calvins
Stanley Swanson
Hopkins Locals Share Weekend Visits and Seasonal Help
Miss Frankie Applegate traveled to Kansas City to spend winter with her niece Mrs Russell Bradshaw. Miss Thelma Stringer assists at Sirles Mercantile Store for Christmas. Fritz Hildebrand and children from Albia stayed with Mr and Mrs George Hepburn. Oliver Gregory visited relatives in Des Moines. Iris McClarnon of Clarinda visited Rose Herbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Gregory
Clarinda
Gregory
Ruth Morehouse
F. L. Rickard
Chas. Heflin
Des Moines
Iris McClarnon
Rose Herbert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elvis
AG Shipment
Fred W. Dean
Mer
West Gay Boosters Club
Matheny
Harry Matheny
Albert Matheny
Mary Ewart
Arthur Matheny
Bonnie
Mary Etta
Glade
Joe Matheny
Earl
Mary Lou
Wilbur Dean
Platteville
Melle Free Myer
Jim Matheny
Dorothy
John
Beulah May
Marion
Raymond Wisdom
Brockton
Paul Matheny
Deloris
Isabelle
Ruth
Delbert
Eldon
Anna Evans
Mrs. Bruner
Maple Lawn
P.T.A
School House
Queen OF Hearts
Logan
Mrs. Griffith
Entertains
Progressive Study Club
Union
Clarence Jones
W.S.C.S
Conlin Jobe
Lynn Beck
Leland Rayborn
Kansas City
Frank Potter
Francis Gaddis
Ollie Potter
Lloyd Potter
Frank Shields
Minnie Rayborn
Beryl Hall
Keenan
Charles Hall
Harry Stewart
Loren Woldruff
Cecil Woldruff
Edd Stewart
Clarence Stewart
Virginia
J. D. Shearer
Floyd Clayton
Clayton
Earl Redenbaugh
Moore’s
Oak
Don Porter
Merry Christmas
Potes
Cara Nome
Adrienne
Paris
Pote Drug Store
Rexall
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